1. Don’t get a Wipe Warmer– Most moms will tell you it’s not practical or useful. Seriously, we all worried about precious baby’s bottom getting a little cold. The harsh reality is that you can wipe that baby with the warmest and softest wipe in the world, but the fact of the matter is… baby’s don’t like having their butts wiped. Cold or not, soft or not, they hate it. Wouldn’t you? Why use an unnecessary gadget? The first poops are so explosive and traumatic for most first-timers, you’ll be too terrified at the atrocities that come out of your baby to worry about whether their bottom is chilly.
3. Choose basics and choose things in all price catergories. Make it easy for your friends. Most of them will be rushed and probably have no idea why on earth a rectal thermometer is on a list of things you want.
4. Check the store’s policy on exchanges and returns. A lot of stores, specifically Target, have tightened up their exchange policies.
5. Give an online option. So many of us shop online these days, it’s just too easy. Try myregistry.com for a way to register for items on any website. All your friends have to do is login and pick one. The upside for you is that you can choose from 10 different websites. This is especially helpful if you want some unusual items from several sites. Another upside is that you can search around for the best prices for your friends. They’ll appreciate that!
Got any tips to share? Please help those soon-to-be mommies out!
Great tips, but I have to disagree with #1. I used my wipe warmer all the time up until my son was potty-trained. We even got the travel one to take with us on trips and loved it too. He hated the cold wipes, but didn’t protest if they were warm.
Ok, that’s a check for the wiper warmer! Thanks for your input Christy!!
I love my wipe warmer..if nothing else it makes me feel better to handle a nice warm wipe in the middle of the night, compared to a freezing one!! Love it!
Hmmm. Who’d have guessed?
Well – I have to say – we’re glad you guys are speaking up! Makes us question our whole wipe warmer theory 😀
I could wipe my kids’ bottoms with magical golden fairy wipes and they’d still yell at me! But I’m glad to see some kids’ tushies appreciate the warmth!
I also loved my wipe warmer! I would have to say that the technology of the wipe warmer has come far from about 5-6 years ago. The new pillow that you put in the bottom reduce the burning of the wipes and keep the wipes just as moist as they are when they come out of the box. I got my friend hooked on one for her son, that hated diaper changes!